Operating Room Registered Nurse
Danville, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs
$2,333/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse - OR
Location: Danville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room (OR) surgical services. This is a travel assignment with a day shift schedule. The facility is a 250-bed academic community hospital with comprehensive surgical services and a 24-hour emergency department.
Position Details
- Specialty: Surgical Services – OR
- Shift: Days, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
- Call Requirements: As needed
- Patient Population: All ages
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
- Float Requirements: May be asked to float within scope of practice
Required Qualifications
- License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Virginia
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH certification required prior to start (HWC offered on-site)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty (Surgical Services/OR)
- Skills: Orthopedic experience required
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in surgical nursing preferred
Common Diagnoses/Treatments
- Total joint replacements
- Spine surgery
- Abdominal surgery
- ENT surgery
- Respiratory failure
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Work Environment & Culture
- Motivated, proactive, and professional attitude expected
- Must be easy to get along with and willing to seek additional assignments
- Dress code includes navy blue scrubs provided by the hospital
- No offensive, gang-related, or hate-related tattoos allowed
- Earrings must be contained in scrub bouffant; earbuds not allowed on duty
- Closed-toed shoes with closed heel required; no Crocs with top ventilation holes
Additional Notes
- Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Tuesdays
- Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
- Complete and clear screenings required before start
This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established surgical unit with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.
Employer
LifePoint
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About Danville, VA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Danville, VA here's what you should know:- Danville's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows in winter are around 27°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find in Danville.
- Danville is car-friendly, with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Danville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include heart disease and diabetes.
- There is a small but growing population of travel nurses.
- Danville offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for its southern cuisine.
- There are opportunities to explore art and music, as well as engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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